New Potato Bake

By á-7075

Ingredients

• 3 pounds small red new potatoes, quartered
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 bag (9 ounces) baby spinach leaves
• Sauce:3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 bunch scallions or spring onions, trimmed and chopped
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk, warmed
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon white or black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• pinch ground nutmeg
• 1/2 pound Swiss cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
• 1 tablespoon plain breadcrumbs

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Place potatoes and salt in large saucepan. Add cold water to cover. Bring to a boil; simmer 8 minutes. Just before draining, add spinach. Drain.
Sauce:
2. In small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add scallions; cook for 5 minutes or until softened. Sprinkle flour over scallions and whisk to blend. In 2 additions, whisk in warm milk until smooth. Add salt, pepper, cayenne and nutmeg. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking occasionally. Remove from heat. Whisk in 1 cup of the cheese.

3. Coat 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Layer half the potatoes and spinach in dish; spoon half the sauce over. Sprinkle with half the remaining cheese. Top with remaining potatoes and sauce. Sprinkle with reserved cheese.

4. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes. Top with breadcrumbs. Bake 10 minutes more until browned. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes.